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AboutFort Saganne is a French film, directed by Alain Corneau, released in 1984 & adapted from Louis Gardel's novel.
Plot
In 1911, a willful and determined man from peasant stock named Charles Saganne enlists in the military and is assigned to the Sahara Desert under the aristocratic Colonel Dubreuilh. Saganne attracts the attentions of Madeleine, the daughter of the regional administrator. In the Sahara, Saganne earns the respect of the Arabs, including Amajar, an independent warrior. After several campaigns, Saganne travels to Paris on a diplomatic mission. After having an affair with a journalist in Paris, Saganne returns to Africa, where he leads a valliant defense against Sultan Omar. He is awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, and marries Madeleine. The onset of World War I puts his success and happiness at risk.
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Film Director - Alain Corneau
Written By - Alain Corneau, Louis Gardel, Henri de Turenne
Executive Producer - Albina du Boisrouvray
Music By - Philippe Sarde
Edited By - Thierry Derocles
Release Date - May 11, 1984 (France)
Running Time - 3 hours
Country - France
Main cast
Gérard Depardieu as Charles Saganne
Philippe Noiret as Dubreuilh
Catherine Deneuve as Louise
Sophie Marceau as Madeleine de Saint-Ilette
Robin Renucci as Hazan
Michel Duchaussoy as Baculard
Roger Dumas as Vulpi
Jean-Laurent Cochet as Bertozza
Florent Pagny as Lucien Saganne
Hippolyte Girardot as Dr. Courette
Jean-Louis Richard as Flammarin
Sophie Grimaldi as Mme de Saint-Ilette
Salak Teskouk as Embarek
Saïd Amadis as Amajar
Plot
In 1911, a willful and determined man from peasant stock named Charles Saganne enlists in the military and is assigned to the Sahara Desert under the aristocratic Colonel Dubreuilh. Saganne attracts the attentions of Madeleine, the daughter of the regional administrator. In the Sahara, Saganne earns the respect of the Arabs, including Amajar, an independent warrior. After several campaigns, Saganne travels to Paris on a diplomatic mission. After having an affair with a journalist in Paris, Saganne returns to Africa, where he leads a valliant defense against Sultan Omar. He is awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, and marries Madeleine. The onset of World War I puts his success and happiness at risk.
Technical
Film Director - Alain Corneau
Written By - Alain Corneau, Louis Gardel, Henri de Turenne
Executive Producer - Albina du Boisrouvray
Music By - Philippe Sarde
Edited By - Thierry Derocles
Release Date - May 11, 1984 (France)
Running Time - 3 hours
Country - France
Main cast
Gérard Depardieu as Charles Saganne
Philippe Noiret as Dubreuilh
Catherine Deneuve as Louise
Sophie Marceau as Madeleine de Saint-Ilette
Robin Renucci as Hazan
Michel Duchaussoy as Baculard
Roger Dumas as Vulpi
Jean-Laurent Cochet as Bertozza
Florent Pagny as Lucien Saganne
Hippolyte Girardot as Dr. Courette
Jean-Louis Richard as Flammarin
Sophie Grimaldi as Mme de Saint-Ilette
Salak Teskouk as Embarek
Saïd Amadis as Amajar
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